Executive Director, Institute for Media and Society , Dr. Akin Akingbulu; Prof. of Applied Communication, University of Ibadan, Ayo Ojebode and former Head of Department, Mass Communication Department, University of Lagos, Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy have canvassed the need to strengthen media for optimal performance.
According to him, when public office holders provide facilities such as vehicles and others to journalists, he then asked how do you want the media to be independent of such people? On conflict reporting, the academic noted that the media has power to stem the tide of conflict by deliberate choices journalists make, using their experience, saying there is need to engage in inclusive reporting.
Speaking on the topic, “Women’s Participation in the Electoral Process: Some Reflections,” she noted that Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on gender equality, is threatened. Executive Director, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities , David Anyaele, stressed the need for media to use the right terminologies in reporting disability issues.
Akingbulu provided report on progress made so far on the Support to Media of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project implemented by IMS.
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